Episode 86 of I Like Art Podcast: “Leaping without Looking”- Interview with Canadian artist Brandi Hofer.
What is a “Be Brave Day”? Canadian artist Brandi Hofer talks about how she uses “be brave days” to go after her big dreams and land amazing opportunities as an artist and business owner. Hear about Brandi’s portrait class and how ANYONE can learn her portrait-making techniques. Leave this episode feeling a little braver, energized and more inspired!
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This episode is sponsored by: Sara’s upcoming workshop for artists/creatives: How To Create + Sell Your Artist Calendar, her upcoming Calendar Pre-Sale and the sale of her original paintings. Click here to learn more about the workshop and to register: https://www.saraglupkerart.com/store-1/p/calendarworkshop.
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About this episode’s featured artist:
Taken from Brandi Hofer’s website:
“Hello, I'm Brandi Hofer, and I wear many creative hats. I'm an artist, muralist, author, podcaster, and educator, with a passion for making meaningful connections through art.
I'm proud to be a collected Canadian Artist, with my work exhibited internationally and across North America. Recently, I had the privilege of showcasing my pieces in the vibrant art scene of NYC.
A highlight of my career has been the completion of my largest project to date, a monumental 3082 sq/ft mural titled Choose Love and Join Hands in Truth and Reconciliation. Along with the installation of this massive project, we ran an Indigenous Mentorship Program. To celebrate the project we held an unveiling and Final Ceremony with elders blessing, dancing and drumming. This collaboration with my community holds great personal significance.
In 2021, I took my commitment to creative education further by founding an Art Academy in partnership with my local public school district, with a focus on inclusivity, diversity, and self discovery. Additionally, I established the Colour Me Happy online Community, Book, and Podcast, aiming to spread creative joy far and wide. In the coming years, I'm excited to take my educational workshops to the next level by building an eco-friendly artist residency and arts centre right here in Canada.
My artwork has been featured on national television and has graced the pages of international publications and the prestigious Saatchi Gallery. I'm grateful for the support of collectors like Jillian Harris, Sarah Baeumler, Jenna Kutcher, Andrew Salgado, Jann Arden, and Sarah Nicole Landry (thebbirdspapaya).
My studio, where my children and I create, is nestled in the tranquil Canadian prairies. It's not just a space, but a sanctuary for artistic expression and shared moments of creativity.”
Connect with this episode’s featured artist Brandi Hofer here:
Website: https://www.brandihofer.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandihoferstudios/
Instagram/ Colour Me Happy Community: https://www.instagram.com/colourmehappycommunity/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandiLHofer
Check out Brandi’s Online Portrait Class: https://brandihoferstudios.thrivecart.com/portrait-class/?_gl=1*1cjtoae*_ga*MTQ1NzU0MjQyNS4xNzIzNzY1OTcx*_ga_05JXSG6TKL*MTcyNDc1NjYwMi4zLjEuMTcyNDc1NjcyNS4wLjAuMA..
Listen to Brandi interview Sara on her podcast: Colour Me Happy: https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/giving-yourself-permission-to-create-overcoming-imposter/id1549968568?i=1000666358155
Things mentioned during the episode:
Movie: Atomic Habits
Music: Feist
The Art Queens Society: https://www.artqueens.co/
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